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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge his recent arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the liquor policy scam. The move comes just two days after Kejriwal was remanded to judicial custody until July 12 by a Delhi court. The lower court, while granting […]
As India marches towards establishing a stronger, inclusive government, a spotlight shines on the vital goals set towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Amid ambitious economic targets, the need for a workforce that embodies inclusion cannot be ignored, particularly for those who have long been underrepresented or subjected to discrimination. The Indian Constitution guarantees equality […]
Indian telecom users are set to face an additional annual expense of Rs. 47,500 crore following tariff hikes by the country’s top three telecom operators, according to a report by the Economic Times, citing a Kotak Institutional Equities research note. The tariff increases were implemented to effectively monetize new 5G plans and bring an end […]
The Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) data reveals that about 80% of India’s public health facilities fall below the minimum standards for infrastructure, manpower, and equipment, The data was fed in through a digital tool developed by the Ministry of Health by 40,451 public health facilities, as self-assessment under the National Health Mission (NHM). The […]
The Muslim man who was killed after a scuffle at a cricket match in Chikhodra, a village in Anand district in Gujarat, has left behind his one-month pregnant wife. Salman Vohra, 22, died after he was mercilessly beaten by a group of Hindu men on 22 June. His uncle, Noman Vohra, claimed that the deceased […]
The National Testing Agency, which has come under heavy criticism over alleged irregularities and paper leaks, has announced new dates for UGC NET exams. The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), which was cancelled a day after being held on Jun 18, is to be conducted afresh from August 21-September 4. The Joint CSIR UGC […]
The national capital experienced heavy rainfall today, resulting in a tragic incident at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The canopy of Terminal 1 collapsed, leading to one fatality and eight injuries. The adverse weather conditions have significantly impacted air travel, affecting flights between New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Here are the key details: Also Read: Vadodara […]
The new Minister of Civil Aviation of India, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, has started his tenure with a baptism of fire. Part of the roof collapsed at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, leaving 1 dead and six injured this morning. Incidentally, the terminal was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi. The […]
Though President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint session of parliament referred to NEET and said that the government is “committed to a fair investigation”, the opposition is in no mood to set aside the politically potent issue of NEET exam malpractice that has affected more than 24 lakh students and their families across India. […]
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading telecom operators, has announced a tariff hike that will take effect from July 3. This move comes after a gap of approximately two-and-a-half years since the last rate adjustment. Key Changes in Mobile Services Rates: Jio’s Commitment to Quality and Affordability: In its official statement, Jio emphasized its commitment […]
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns over the unequal camera coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during the President’s address on Thursday. According to Ramesh, PM Modi was prominently featured 73 times on TV, while Rahul Gandhi appeared only six times in the 51-minute broadcast. The Congress party […]
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, who is currently facing legal action over remarks she made about Kashmir 14 years ago, was honoured with the prestigious Pen Pinter Prize 2024 on Thursday for her unwavering and courageous writings. The award, which honours literature and promotes freedom of expression in honour of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, […]
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani is admitted to AIIMS Delhi, where his condition is reported to be stable and under observation. Lal Krishna Advani is credited with the revival of the BJP as a formidable political force in the country. With his Rath Yatra from Somnath in Gujarat in 1992, Lal Krishna Advani catapulted the […]
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and IOC member Nita Ambani have announced that India’s “rich cultural and sporting heritage” will be on display at the first-ever ‘The India House’ during the Paris Olympics, serving as a “home away from home” for the visiting national delegation. The India House will commemorate the conclusion of […]
Kota, Rajasthan MP Om Birla became the speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second consecutive time. He defeated an eight-term MP from Mavelikara, Kerala K Suresh, in the first contest in five decades for the post. The Indian parliament’s speaker has been elected through consensus for 48 years now, but the election was necessitated […]
The Congress working committee has designated Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. It will be the first time that Rahul Gandhi will take any responsibility for a constitutional post., a fact for which he has been harshly criticised in the past. BJP-led NDA will have to […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a crucial meeting with Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong on Tuesday, emphasizing the bilateral relationship and the shared interest in its stability and progress. This meeting comes amidst ongoing tensions between India and China due to the unresolved border dispute in eastern Ladakh. In addition to his discussions with […]
The Adani Group’s blood donation drive, organized to celebrate Chairman Gautam Adani’s 62nd birthday, collected an impressive 24,500 units of blood (equivalent to nearly 9,800 liters). This significant contribution has the potential to benefit more than 73,500 patients. Notably, this year’s collection surpassed the previous year’s achievement of 20,621 units. The blood donation drive was […]
JioMart, the e-marketplace arm of Reliance Retail, has taken a significant step toward empowering small-scale sellers and artisans by partnering with JASCOLAMPF (a State Govt Emporium from Jharkhand) and JHARCRAFT (a government undertaking in Jharkhand). This collaboration aims to uplift Jharkhand’s artisans and expand their reach nationwide through the JioMart platform. Numerous artisans from towns […]
The newly elected parliamentarians of India’s parliament are reassembling today for the first session. BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab is appointed Pro-Tem speaker. Congress has said that the BJP broke from the tradition of appointing the senior most member of the house by appointing seven-term MP Mahtab as Pro-Tem speaker. The Congress was pushing for the […]
